Helpful Hints when Applying for Rental Properties.
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Helpful Hints when Applying for
Rental Properties.
Most agents will ask you to view the property from the outside before making
arrangements to inspect it. Once you have done this, you can contact the
office and they will do one of two things. (i) Ask you to leave a monetary key
deposit, in exchange for the keys and you will go and inspect the property
yourself or (ii) you will need to make an appointment and the agent will take
you to inspect the property.
To process your application most agents will require the following:
• 100 points of IDENTIFICATION. Points will vary from agent to
agent but they will usually have the same types of identification
listed. Common identifications are driver’s licence, passport,
birth certificate, financial information, recent payslip, and bank
statement, recent rent slips.
• You will also need references to accompany your application. If
you have rented before one reference will need to be from either
the owner or agent. The other can be from your employer, etc.
If you have not rented before you can submit references from
employer, etc.
• Some agents will ask for University enrolment details and Uni ID
card, if you are an international student you may be asked for
contacts of parents/relatives overseas (home).
Depending on the agent it may take as little as 24 hours for the application to
be approved and the agent will contact you when this happens.
Once the application is approved you will be asked to pay the following
money:
• 2 weeks rent in advance (this is a standard request)
• Bond – which is usually 4 weeks rent.
• You may also have to pay an additional processing fee, which
will vary from agent to agent.
1RESIDENTIAL TENANCY AGREEMENT
ADDITIONAL TERMS & CONDITIONS.
Breaking your lease
If you need to vacate the property prior to the expiration of the fixed term of the tenancy
agreement then you will be responsible for the payment of rent until another tenant is found or
until the expiry date of the agreement which ever occurs first. You must also pay all or a
proportion of the advertising costs, reletting fee and tenancy agreement fee. Please refer to
the ‘Renting Guide’ booklet given to you at the time of signing the tenancy agreement.
Broken windows/panels
Glass in doors; windows etc cracked of broken due to negligence must be replaced at your
expense.
Change of Tenant
The landlord has approved the tenancy in your name. If a new tenant wants to occupy the
property, their application must be similarly approved.
Electricity, Gas and Telephone
Connection of electricity, gas and telephone where applicable is your responsibility and at
your expense. The local electricity and gas suppliers will require payment of a security
deposit prior to connection.
Telephone numbers to arrange connections and for emergency services are:
Electricity: Integral Energy
Connections – 131002 24 Hour – Emergency Service 131003
Gas: Connections – AGL 131606 24 Hour – Emergency Service 131909
Telephone: Telstra
Connections – 132200 Repairs & Faults 132203
Water: Sydney Water
Enquires – 132092 Service Difficulties & 132090
Emergencies
Garbage Service
The local council provides a weekly garbage service and a fortnightly & green waste service.
Three (3) sulo bins are provided at the property for the purpose (with the exception of flats
and units). You are responsible for care of the bins during tenancy. The bins must remain at
the property on vacating.
Inspection Report
A property manager will complete a detailed condition report at the commencement of your
tenancy. This report will be used as a comparison when you vacate and as the basis on
which your bond is refunded. You are required to carefully check the initial report,
amend as necessary, sign and return to the agent’s office within seven (7) days from
the commencement to the tenancy.
Insurance
It is your responsibility to insure your own possessions (contents and personal effects)
against fire, storm damage, theft and burglary etc. as the landlords building insurance only
covers the building plus fixtures and fittings.
2Mail
As a courtesy would you please re-direct all mail addressed to your landlord or the previous
tenant to your Agents office.
Non-Smoking
The tenant agrees that they shall not smoke within the confines of the premises at any time.
Pets
No pets are permitted on the property unless prior written consent has been received from the
landlord or the agent’s office. Where you have received consent for a pet, an “Agreement for
Pet” will be completed and attached to the tenancy agreement.
Property Inspections
A property manager will conduct external inspections of the property on a monthly basis.
Internal inspections will be carried out initially six (6) weeks from the commencement of your
tenancy and thereafter every three (3) months with a minimum of seven (7) days prior written
notice give.
Repairs
All repairs must be notified to the agents’ office, some agents request you phone the office
directly with details or you will have to fill in a repair request form, either way this will be
explained to you when you sign your lease agreement. FOR AFTER HOURS REPAIRS
please refer to tradespeople listing on the front page of your tenancy agreement and clause
16 & 17 of the agreement, which will detail the procedure for URGENT repairs.
Smoke Alarms
Where a battery operated smoke alarm is installed in the property you will be responsible for
providing and replacing batteries as needed to ensure the continued operation of the alarm.
Telephone Numbers
Please advise the agents’ office of your new home telephone number as soon as connected
or any changes to work or mobile numbers during your tenancy.
Vacating
Once the fixed term of the tenancy agreement has expired you are required to give 21 days
written notice in order to terminate your tenancy and rent must be paid until the end of the
21-day period. If the keys for the property are not returned at the end of the 21 day period
then rent must be paid until the day the keys are returned.
Wall Hooks
No hooks, nails, self-sticking adhesive apparatus (including blutac) or posters are to be
affixed onto walls, ceilings or doors of the premises without the prior approval of the
landlord/agent. Where approval is not obtained and there is damage to walls etc then any
necessary repairs will be at your expense. Our original condition report will detail any hooks,
etc already installed prior to you moving in.
Water Usage
Where the premises are separately metered, you will be required to pay for all water usage as
calculated and charged by Sydney Water Authority. An account will be sent to you on receipt
of the water account and you will be required to pay the amount owing to the agent. Leaking
taps in the premises, garden or toilets which are continually running after flushing will
increase the water usage charge and hence these matters must be reported to the agent’s
office for immediate attention. Conserving water will save you money.
3Hints when vacating a property.
The following information has been prepared to assist you when vacating the
property you have been renting:
Please note that an agent cannot inspect the property until you have removed all
belongings and have returned the keys. Any keys given to friends or relatives should
also be handed back.
The agent asks that before the final inspection you:
• Ensure that the agent’s office has your new forwarding address and phone
number.
• You pay your rent until the vacating date.
• Return all keys to the agent’s office including letterbox keys.
• Arrange disconnection of your telephone, electricity and gas supply.
• Re-direct all mail to your new address.
Attendance to the following matters prior to our inspection will save considerable time
and prevent unnecessary delays in returning your bond.
Subject to the condition of the property at the commencement of your tenancy you
should ensure that:
• The property is left in a very clean and tidy condition with any stains removed
from the carpets.
• All cupboards, shelves, drawers and benches are cleaned.
• Walls and doors are cleaned of all marks
• Stove, griller, oven and exhaust fan is spotless.
• Windows, sills and tracks are cleaned inside and outside where possible.
• Any furniture, curtains or other items included with the property are returned
to original positions.
• Venetian blinds are clean and curtains are washed.
• All garbage bottles and rubbish is removed from the premises.
• The garage and/or storeroom is cleaned and free of cobwebs and the car
space/garage has all grease marks removed.
• Bathrooms are thoroughly cleaned with all mould and soap scum removed
from tiles, grouting and shower screens. Ceiling mould must also be
removed. Toilets are cleaned inside and out, and the bathroom floors are
mopped. Exhaust fans are thoroughly cleaned.
• Lawns and edges trimmed and gardens weeded (this applies to townhouses
and houses).
• All light fittings and ceiling fans are cleaned.
• Damage done to the premises by the tenants (or their visitors) neglect or
misuse must be repaired at the tenant’s expense.
AFTER THE VACATING INSPECTION, SHOULD THE PROPERTY NOT BE CLEANED TO
THE REQUIREMENT AS SET OUT IN THE CLEANING REQUIREMENTS, THE AGENT
RESERVES THE RIGHT TO EMPLOY PROFESSIONAL CLEANERS AT THE TENANTS’
EXPENSE. PLEASE NOTE – RENT WILL BE DUE AND PAYABLE UNTIL ALL KEYS
ARE RETURNED.
4Disclaimer: The information provided above is intended as a guide only and terms and conditions
may vary from agency to agency. Students and staff are strongly urged to ensure they are familiar with
all the terms and conditions required from the agency they are liaising with before entering into any
agreements.
The University is not able to, and does not, screen any accommodation providers and the
facilities they offer. It is your responsibility to review the accommodation provider, the facilities
and the conditions on which the conditions are offered. Students and staff are therefore
strongly urged to visit the dwelling prior to any agreement.
The University does not accept any liability for any loss or damage that you might suffer due to
unsatisfactory accommodation arrangements made by you. Nor will the University pay you for
any loss or damage suffered by you.
The arrangements made by you are entirely at your own risk. Please take care when
making those arrangements.
The University strongly advises that you read "The Renting Guide", which is available from
the Student Service Centre and online at
http://www.uow.edu.au/about/accommodation/other_accomm/private/index.html , before
meeting the vendor.
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